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Olen Steinhauer Reading Order

5 series · 16 books

Mystery & Thriller

Olen Steinhauer crafts taut espionage thrillers that blur the line between intelligence tradecraft and personal survival, with his Milo Weaver series standing as his signature achievement in the genre. His work spans multiple interconnected universes across five series, featuring intricate plots that examine the moral compromises demanded of spies operating in morally ambiguous environments. Beyond novels, Steinhauer expanded his vision into television, creating the spy drama Berlin Station and establishing himself as a versatile storyteller across both literary and visual mediums.

Middleman Series

Complete

2 books (2018–2018)

Start with The Middleman and read in order.

Start this series with The Middleman

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The Middleman
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2

Milo Weaver Series

Complete

4 books (2009–2020)

Start with The Tourist, the first of 4 books in the Milo Weaver series.

Start this series with The Tourist

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2
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The Nearest Exit
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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An American Spy
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Last Tourist
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Ruthenia Quintet Series

Complete

5 books (2003–2007)

Start with The Bridge of Sighs, the first of 5 books in the Ruthenia Quintet series.

Start this series with The Bridge of Sighs

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The Bridge of Sighs
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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The Confession
2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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36 Yalta Boulevard / The Vienna Assignment
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Liberation Movements
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
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Victory Square
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

3 books (2011–2016)

Start with You Know What's Going On and read in order.

Start this series with You Know What's Going On

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You Know What's Going On
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
On the Lisbon Disaster
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

2 books (2014–2015)

Start with The Cairo Affair and read in order.

Start this series with The Cairo Affair

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The Cairo Affair
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
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All the Old Knives
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Olen Steinhauer written?
Olen Steinhauer has written 16 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2003 to 2020.
What is the first book in each Olen Steinhauer series?
Here are the first books in Olen Steinhauer's series: Middleman: The Middleman; Milo Weaver: The Tourist; Ruthenia Quintet: The Bridge of Sighs; Short Stories/Novellas: You Know What's Going On.
What order should I read Olen Steinhauer's books?
We recommend reading Olen Steinhauer's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Are Olen Steinhauer's series complete?
Olen Steinhauer has 5 completed series.

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